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Academy Voter Takes Bold Pro-Life Stand
This reminds me that even in a place we might characterize as “godless,” God has passionate followers who are willing to stand for the truth.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 73: The Dark Allure of True Crime Stories
Gothic horror master Edgar Allan Poe wouldn’t have any trouble understanding our contemporary culture’s fascination with unsolved mysteries.
What a Quirky Documentary About Truffles Can Teach Us About Purpose
I’d call this a bit of a hidden gem—which seems only appropriate, given that searching for buried treasure is what the movie is built on.
We Love True Crime Entertainment. Should We?
Like so many aspects of entertainment, true crime taps into our baser instincts and brighter inclinations. But sometimes it shades more in one direction than another.
A Conversation with ‘A Week Away’ star Bailee Madison
We had the chance to sit down with Bailee and talk about her faith, Lucky Charms cereal, what it’s like filming a musical.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 72: Bigfoot vs. Big Oil: A Movie Worldview Case Study
You wouldn’t think that a fairly innocuous kids’ movie on Netflix would trigger a lot of controversy. But clearly you’re not familiar with Bigfoot Family.
What’s New and Streaming For Families for April 2021
It’s time to focus on April sunshine and budding flowers and … hey, a family friendly movie or two wouldn’t be bad either.
Christ was Fully Human, Fully Divine, and Fully For Us All
God made us all so different. Is it so unusual to think that He’d find different ways to reach us? Even different expressions in art and entertainment?
The Plugged In Show, Episode 71: Resurrection and What to Consider About Jesus Movies
Even the most devout films about Jesus, and the ones that adhere to the Bible most tightly, can still have issues for families to navigate.
How to Have a (Mini Version of a) “Yes Day”
How realistic is a “Yes Day?” Well, according to Garner, this is something that she and her kids actually practice one day a year.
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